Periodontal therapy

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Periodontal disease linked to Fusobacterium nucleatum

Research on Fusobacterium nucleatum in saliva has demonstrated its central role in the development of periodontal disease and its potential impact on...

Hope for the future

Paul Renton-Harper discusses the provision of personalised periodontal treatment.

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Prevention-based approach explored in report

The SEPA Foundation, sponsored by Listerine, has announced the launch of the Principles for Oral Health Report, a global initiative aimed at...

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Gum health linked to liver disease

Periodontal disease has been linked to chronic liver conditions such as cirrhosis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD),...

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Oral inflammation reduced by a fasting-mimicking diet

Researchers have found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) may lead to a decrease in inflammation in patients with severe periodontal disease.

A future solution

Jacob Watwood suggests a new approach to tackling periodontitis.

Making the difference

Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.

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Oral healthcare advances

Nina Garlo examines the effectiveness of antibacterial treatment for periodontitis.

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Reducing the risks

Jacob Watwood contemplates the ins and outs of gingival recession.

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Periodontitis present in individuals with altered blood markers, say researchers

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a study from Umeå University, Sweden.

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Citrus and coconut used to create an oral antibacterial solution

A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.

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A different approach

Tom Alcraft discusses a more holistic approach to periodontal therapy.